WW1 Imperial German M95 Grenadiers Pickelhaube

The WW1 Imperial German M95 Grenadiers Pickelhaube is a spiked helmet used by German infantry units during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, notably throughout the First World War. This model, introduced in 1895, features a leather body with a metal spike and fittings. The front plate displays the crowned Prussian eagle, identifying issue to Grenadier regiments under Prussian command. The helmet typically includes a brass or silvered front plate, spike base, and trim, with side-mounted chin scales or leather chinstrap and national cockades on each side in black-white-red. The M95 is distinguished from earlier versions by its removable spike, designed to ease storage and reduce visibility in combat situations. Variations in hardware and insignia correspond to specific regiments and time periods. The Pickelhaube is recognized as a symbol of Imperial German military forces prior to the widespread adoption of the steel helmet in 1916.